Shamsad Mortuza
BLOWIN' IN THE WIND
Dr Shamsad Mortuza is a professor of English at Dhaka University, and former pro-vice-chancellor of the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB).
BLOWIN' IN THE WIND
Dr Shamsad Mortuza is a professor of English at Dhaka University, and former pro-vice-chancellor of the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB).
The interplay between myths and scientific explanations of auroras illustrates human being’s capacity to find meaning in the natural world.
The utilitarian value of a university must reflect the institution's inherent value.
What people like Milton Samaddar and Tipu Kibria show us about society.
The heavy-handedness led students in Atlanta to shout, "Stop Cop City."
The problem lies in the lack of clarity regarding the type of speed cameras installed and their operational status.
Gang culture, partisan politics, and hapless youth cannot be part of the algorithm needed for a Smart Bangladesh.
This move seems to be a punishment for non-profit educational ventures that aim to enhance our higher education landscape.
The spectacle raises some serious questions about the state of academic integrity and leadership.
The usual scene at Shahbag crossing often resembles the unpredictability of a game of ludo, where the traffic signal acts as the notorious big snake, swallowing travellers just before they reach their destination.
We must heed the warning signs and take action before tragedy strikes once more.
To justify the restrictions, governments run a fear factory.
It doesn’t get sweeter than a 90-year-old curd seller being awarded the second highest civilian award in Bangladesh, the Ekushey Padak.
What is required is a complete overhaul of higher education to meet the expectations of this new generation of students.
The haunting concern over the high cost of dying is as real as death itself
The hullabaloo entailed a case study on an imaginary boy who preferred to identify as a female
This winter, our mood and sleep patterns were affected by the lukewarm electoral fever.
Sometimes, our lust for power brings hell to earth. We let the fire burn and kill humanity.
On the eve of the national election, Shamsad Mortuza explores animal imagery as the myth of union and harmony across cultures.